70 minute private experience
Location: Minato Ward, Tokyo
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
In the heart of Roppongi, join a sake specialist to explore the art of sake production and pairing. Discover the storied 350-year history of a brewery from Hyogo Prefecture, then taste five carefully selected premium varieties served with seasonal small bites. As you savor each sake alongside its otsumami, deepen your understanding of balance, flavor, and the refined gastronomy behind Japan’s sake culture.
Availability
Everyday except Wednesdays
Session 1 (12:30 - 13:40)
Session 2 (14:30 - 15:40)
Session 3 (17:30 - 18:40)
Who can attend
Sake tasting is only available to those who are 20 years of age (legal drinking age in Japan) and above.
What’s included
5 different types of sake to pair with 3 extraordinary dishes
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements, including allergies, at checkout.
Access
15 minutes by car from Tokyo Station
Perfect Pairings
For more than a millennium, sake has stood at the heart of Japanese ritual, celebration, and daily life, offered at shrines, shared at weddings, and poured to mark the turning of the seasons. Brewed from rice, water, and koji, it is revered not simply as a drink but as a culture extending beyond merely the culinary. Similar to wine, sake possesses unique characteristics that unlock its full depth depending on which dishes it's paired with-aromatic daiginjo paired with herby cuisine or full-bodied aged sake with rich, complex menus. In a quiet corner of Roppongi, step into a private tatami room and discover sake as an art form. This intimate tasting introduces five premium expressions crafted by a brewery in Hyogo with more than 350 years of heritage, poured into artisan-made cups designed to suit each sake and paired with seasonal small plates curated by a respected Tokyo chef. As knowledgeable hosts guide you through the philosophy, ingredients, and meticulous brewing methods behind each sake, discover the depth of sake in every sip and every bite.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
